Following the directives established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to limit public gatherings, several of the following meetings / activities might be changed, canceled, streamed or online. Masks over the nose and mouth are required in all government offices and buildings. Temperature checks may be made. Check websites and social media as available.

Municipal notes

PACENET PRESCRPTIONS: On Oct. 27, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed H.B.1260, legislation co-authored by state Reps. Steve Samuelson, D-Northampton, and Wendi Thomas, R-Bucks, to raise income limits by $6,000 for the PACENET prescription program. The bill now heads to the state Senate for consideration.

“This bipartisan legislation expands access to prescription medications for our seniors by building upon the proven PACE/PACENET program and expanding eligibility,” Samuelson said.

The bill would increase enrollment for the state’s Prescription Assistance Contract for the Elderly Needs Enhancement Tier, known as PACENET, by about 20,000 individuals and raise the income limits to $33,500 for a single person and $41,500 for a married couple.

House Bill 1260 would provide financial incentives for PACENET enrollees to also sign up for federal Medicare Part D prescription coverage. Additional funds generated by increased participation in the federal prescription program would be utilized to raise the PACENET income limits.

FUEL ASSISTANCE: The Northampton County Area Agency on Aging will begin its Emergency Fuel Assistance Program on November 1, 2021. This program is for once-a-season fuel assistance of $380.

In order to be eligible, an individual needs to be 60-years of age or older, reside in Northampton County, and have already applied for and received or been denied Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) benefits. Their fuel tank needs to be at 1/8 full or less. For assistance with gas or electric heat, a shut-off notice is required.

To apply, contact the Northampton County Information & Referral Emergency Services 610-559-3270 or 610-829-4800.

When a referral is received, a Northampton County Area Agency on Aging staff person will schedule a home visit to determine eligibility.

Wednesday, November 3

Historical Architectural Review Board, 5 p.m. Masks are required. City hall, 10 E. Church St. Submit public questions, comments, name and phone number 24 hours in advance via email to planninginfo@bethlehem-pa.gov

Northampton Co. Budget Hearing, 4:30 p.m. Northampton Co. Courthouse, 669 Washington St., Easton.

Fountain Hill Finance, P.W., Personnel and House Committees, 5:30 p.m., 941 Long St.

Bethlehem City Council, 7 p.m. City hall, 10 E. Church St. Current and recent meetings are located online at www.youtube.com/channel/UCRLFG5Y9Ui0jADKaRE1W3xw. (change of date for November only due to elections)

Freemansburg Council, adopt Preliminary Budget, 7 p.m. 600 Monroe St. (change of date for November only due to elections)

Hanover Twp. (LeCo) Supervisors, 7:30 p.m. 2202 Grove Road, Allentown.

Thursday, November 4

Northampton Co. Economic Development Committee, 3:30 p.m. Northampton Co. Courthouse, 669 Washington St., Easton.

Northampton Co. Governance Committee, 5 p.m. Northampton Co. Courthouse, 669 Washington St., Easton.

Northampton County Council, 6:30 p.m., Northampton Co. Courthouse, 669 Washington St., Easton. Agenda, further details: visit www.northamptoncounty.org

Bethlehem Environmental Advisory Council, 7 p.m. Illick’s Mill – second floor, 100 Illick’s Mill Road.

Monday, November 8

Bethlehem Housing Authority, 4:30 p.m. Community Room, Monocacy Towers, 645 Main St.

BASD Facilities and Curriculum committes, 6 p.m. Edgeboro room, Ed. center, 1516 Sycamore St.

Bethlehem Twp. Recreation Commission, 6 p.m. Municipal building, 4225 Easton Ave.

Fountain Hill Planning Commission, 7 p.m. 941 Long St.

Tuesday, November 9

Northampton County General Purpose Authority, 8:15 a.m. Northampton Co. Courthouse, 669 Washington St., Easton.

Northampton County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Advisory Board, 4:30 p.m. Northampton Co. Courthouse, 669 Washington St., Easton.

Northampton County Council, 6:30 p.m. Northampton Co. Courthouse, 669 Washington St., Easton.

Hellertown Borough Planning Commission, 7 p.m. 685 Main St.

Hanover Twp. (NorCo) Supervisors, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, November 10

Northampton Co. Budget Hearing, 4:30 p.m. Northampton Co. Courthouse, 669 Washington St., Easton.OK Northampton Co.

Karst Geology Advisory Council, 4:30 p.m., Northampton Co. Courthouse, 669 Washington St., Easton.

City of Bethlehem Zoning Board special meeting, 6 p.m. Submit questions and comments by 4 p.m. November 8 to planningonfo@ bethlehem-pa.gov

Hellertown Borough Water Authority Board, 7 p.m. 685 Main St.

Lehigh Co. Commissioners, 7:30 p.m. Change of date for November. Public hearing room, Gov’t. Center, 17 S. Seventh St., Allentown.

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